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NFJ 488W

1981 Bedford Unknown

Cream Diesel 5420cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

249,991 mi
Last recorded249,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFJ 488W
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,420cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 249,991 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to corrosion found. Vehicle deemed in an unsafe condition for the test to be carried out. Pedal also very spongy (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and step into the cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion within 30cm of the handbrake mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion within 30cm of the steering column fixings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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NFJ 488W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown in Cream with a 5,420cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFJ 488W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFJ 488W registered?

NFJ 488W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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